Lattice calculations polymer surface properties

A generalized density gradient theory of interfaces has been combined with a compressible lattice theory of polymers. This yields a unified theory of bulk and surface thermodynamic properties. A unique feature of this theory is that it is parameterless. The only parameters required to calculate a surface tension are obtained from pure component thermodynamic properties. Since the theory is a mean field theory, it is only applicable to non-polar and slightly polar liquids. For such systems, surface tensions can be accurately calculated. 

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